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Monday, February 17, 2014

Getting to Know Your Co-Hosts – Special Tribute to Jeremy Hawkins

Every year, we introduce the co-hosts so you know the people behind this massive endeavor. Unfortunately, co-host Jeremy Hawkinsis unable to put together a post due to an injury. The other co-hosts decided to pull together and share some things about the amazing individual behind the A to Z Challenge graphics and website.

Condensed from his blog, this is what happened to Jeremy:

I fell on ice last Saturday and broke my ankle where the short of it is I have 8 screws and a new holding plate. I am heavy medicated and loopy, typing this I hope it makes sense. Now this is not the world's worst injury, I have never broke anything. I want to thank all my friends and family for all the support. It's bed rest for two solid weeks and then back to the other doctor for more... I have an iPad once in a while so I am on Facebook. I will try to catch up soon, thank you for your friendship and "I will be back"-Jeremy [Retro]

Jeremy is the genius behind the A to Z Challenge graphics and the website design, taking time out of his busy design schedule to help the team. He is the author of several books featuring graphics, short stories, or both. He also designs badges, banners, and websites for others, and he has a complete line of t-shirts for sale at Neat-O-Rama.

He’s also interviewed many movie stars, artists, musicians over the years. Jeremy travels to horror and anime conventions and posts pictures of attendees and stars. He works with Howling Wolf Records and maintains their site.

What you really need to know about Jeremy is he has a heart of gold. He will do anything and everything for his friends, taking time away from his business and wife to do what is necessary. You can’t ask for a better friend.

Jeremy is more than a co-worker in this crazy train of the A-Z Challenge, he’s my friend. Please leave a comment. We want to cheer him up with a lot of them!
Jeremy is one of THE most generous and self-less people I’ve met. He’s always there to lend a helping hand and a willing ear, and he’s truly a great listener. Always ready with a good quip, he cheers you up by just being himself. True.

He’s also quite the artist. I’m not just talking all the badges and bling and banners and art he does for the A-Z and his friends. He’s a published artist. Talented.

I’ve had the honor of beta reading several of his books which are now available at Amazon. Here’s a link to his author page. I’d say his specialty is photopainting – that’s what I call it anyway because honestly, what he does is so out of my realm of knowledge. I can’t even size a picture correctly, so it’s a good thing that he’s an admin on my blog, which he built from scratch, just as a favor. That’s another example of Jeremy just being himself. Giving.

But wait! That’s not all! He’s also a t-shirt designer! He has his own section at Neatorama with his designs. These aren’t just great because of his art (and the great snark in a lot of the captions) but the t-shirts themselves are really great quality. I have two of them. I recommend a long browse so you can get what suits you best, but if you’re stuck for an idea, the Ninja Army shirt he made in honor of Alex is a good place to start! Loyal.

I can’t say enough about this wonderful friend of mine, but since other co-hosts will be chiming in, I’ll have to leave you with this brief picture. Checking out his many blogs and websites will give you a bigger one. ~Tina

From Arlee -
Jeremy has been my go to guy for not only the A to Z Challenge, but for my own blogs when it comes to bringing things to life with his brilliant images. The man is like a mind-reader when it comes to creating his custom artwork. I just have vaguely say what I'm looking for and he'll quickly shoot me back something that looks like what I was thinking but even better. His creative artistry has been responsible for many of my badges, headers, and my iconic BlogMan logo.
You're a good friend to have, Jeremy. Sorry you've had the recent setback, but at least you've been keeping your sense of humor about it. And I'm sure your mind is cranking away some great new ideas.

From Heather -
Dear Jeremy,
My Facebook newsfeed is so incredibly boring without you. You make me laugh almost every day and I will be sad until you return. I hope you heal quickly and I will expect regular weather reports from your ankle from now on. Hugs & chocolate kisses!

From Nicole -
Whether navigating the horrors of the apocalypse or gathering human souls around to hear some good tunes, Jeremy is the elixir that saves us from the craziness of our universe. He makes all things pretty; glowing in wonder, sprinkled with funnies and covered in cool!

From MJ -
Jeremy is one of those people you’re glad you have the chance to meet in Blog Land. He’s a true friend, and an honest to goodness, kind and real person, the type of guy who makes the world a better place, for having known him. I got to know Jeremy better since co-hosting with him in the A - Z Challenge. I can say without reservation that I’m really glad I did. Best to you, Jeremy. Get well soon!

FromDamyanti -
Jeremy is one of those guys who would do a lot without asking for anything in return, and then offer to do more. He does a great job with the graphics, and helps customize badges and a thousand other things-- always kind, unobtrusive and cheerful. He is a good friend, and a huge asset to our team.
Take care of you, Jeremy, and get well soon.

177 comments:

Jeremy, you know I've long been a fan of you and your work. Thank you for all the incredible things you've done to help promote HeroPress and generally make my blog look appealing. I hope you heal up soon and, meanwhile, bask in the love of this Blitz celebration. Take care, my friend!

Jeremy. I am brand spanking new to this challenge and, indeed, to blogging as anything more than a personal diary. It is very apparent, though, that you are a very necessary, integral and active part of the team here (amongst other things). For that I thank you, and for that I laud you. I am very sorry to hear of your accident, and offer my best wishes for a speedy and uneventful recovery.

I'm sorry to hear about your misfortune, Jeremy, but knowing the trooper that you are I'm confident these two weeks will fly by and you'll be back motoring in no time. You've always been a tremendous giver to the blogosphere, and it is indeed my pleasure to know you!

BTW...you've been BLITZED! Jumping on the ones that can't run away is so much easier! :)

As I said before, damn ice! But what a lovely tribute to you and your creativity.Wishing you well and a quiet blitz day - a day where you smile through the pain and see the impact your creativity has had on those you've touched!Oh, and listen to your wife! LOL

Thanks for all the great work and the graphics which are the first captivating port when you type in A2Z. Do get well soon and nw you can see how truly appreciated and valuable you are right even from your bed. Men, on the other hand, seize the opportunity t rest all you can.

So sorry to hear about your injury, Jeremy. I fell on the ice and broke my arm several years ago and have been uneasy about walking on ice ever since - I'm a total klutz so it's a challenge for me anyway LOL.

I hope you make a speedy recovery! And Happy Blitz to you as well. Take care!

Hey Jeremy. Here's hopin' ya have a quick and painless recovery. Just checked out your blog, Being Retro (just found out about it today via the A to Z Challenge), and loved it. Keep on keepin' on. Oh yeah, and apparently you've been Blitzed! See ya 'round the web.

Hi Jeremy,Just heard about it from Tina's page, so sad to hear that, take care, get well soon!! Our prayers. A to Z needs u very muc, May God give you a speedy recovery. Best Philps. As M J said, indeed a fitting tribute to suffering/injured team mate.😊😊😊😊

Poor you, Jeremy. It's amazing how we can be fine one second and then find ourselves derailed. I hope, once the pain gets better, that you find some time to relax. Often we're so busy rushing and making deadlines that we don't just be.

You are missed but appreciated and all will be well. The same thing happened to my husband two weeks before Christmas and they did the surgery on Christmas Day with the long screws and steel plate. Watching him helps me empathize with you. Don't push it -- this too, will pass!

Just think, Jeremy, most people don't receive these kinds of accolades until they're guest of honor at a funeral, which is such a waste, if you think about it. Far better to receive all these sweet flowers now when you can enjoy them.

The pain pills may already have you feeling blitzed, but I hope you enjoy this blitz filled with good wishes a lot more. Happy blitz day, and get well soon.

Love the Tee-shirts. Thanks for doing the Horror Blogger Alliance. Hope the ankle mends perfectly and you're back in business in short order. But until then, take it easy and let it heal. They don't stick pins in there for the heck of it. We'll add you to the list of folks that could use a little Reiki to help get well.

Jeremy do take care and stop trying out for the Olympic Games! Your talents are needed here-online! I fear the Triple Salchow did you in...I am sad n' sorry to hear you are in pain! Please chill and do what you can to recover! You are missed~ ATB and please take care-no wheelies in the parking lot-either!

Sounds like you have some pretty amazing friends Jeremy! Also sounds like you're a pretty amazing guy! Hope your ankle heals quickly and you're back on your feet before ya know it! Take care!(Happy Blitz!)

Wishing you a quick recovery, Jeremy. Ouch. Those drugs make you loopier than you think too. When I sprained my knee, I had redo the entire three weeks at work when I was on those pain pills. And I thought I was just fine...

Jeremy, you're awesome and we're all hoping you heal quickly. One of my friends acquired the same exact injury this past weekend, and it happened on the ice too. This has given me an even lower opinion of winter than I already had.

I hope you get to feel better soon, Jeremy. You're an amazing person and artist and if dragons wore hats I would take mine off. I salute you and I pray for your well-being and fast recovery so you can return quickly to all those who miss you very much!

Jeremy, the blogging community would not be the same without you, given all of the humor, art, kindness and generosity that you bring. Consider this tribute and all of our well wishes and extension of what you've brought to us and taught us in your examples of leadership, teamwork and creativity.

Hey Jeremy! Ice is a jerk, huh. See you back here soon! Maybe while you're all loopy you'll find some awesome inspiration or something; I knew a guy who wrote a fantastic poem when he had his wisdom teeth taken out because of the pain-killers. = P

At least you could have started the story, "so in my Olympic debut, I fell...." Tough breaks. Heal quickly and get well. Sounds like you are A-to-Z important and your graphics and artwork are impressive. Take care. Maybe your loopy drugs will inspire some crazy designs. Good luck

Jeremy, Last year was the first year I did the A-to-Z Challenge and I did not get a chance to meet you. I've been hearing about you today and have also, previously. It is said, that "a man is known by his friends." You must be spectacular, indeed. A speedy recovery, I wish for you and hurry back. You are missed and I want to meet you! Mary aka Viola Fury

Sounds like you're a pretty cool guy. I'm new to the A to Z challenge this year, and to the Blog Blitz gang. I'm looking forward to getting to know more about you. Rest up so you heal quickly and completely!

Dear Jeremy--you are the most wonderful artist--I am so sorry about your injury! I hope it heals very fast. I find that I love all of your work--it has so much depth!-- and I know that we all agree that you are a totally indispensible member of the A-Z core team. Please get well soon, as Elaine from Seinfeld would say! jean baldridge yates! xox

Über belated happy blog blitz day! I hope by this time your ankle injury is a thing of the past and I'm just a nagging passerby who reminded you unnecessarily of it! Or something. Anyhoo...yeah. :) Stay awesome! You are a blogging inspiration!